YEARLY HIGH
0.0534 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0508 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0524 OMR

2017 GTQ to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.0534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0512 to the December average rate of 0.0524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0534 was up 3.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0516, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 267 OMR
2016 Average 253 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 254 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.10 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0532
0.0510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to OMR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0522, compared to 0.0526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0010 OMR (High: 0.0524 / Low: 0.0513). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 OMR (High: 0.0526 / Low: 0.0522).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0530) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0511), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+3.75%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0530
2016 Avg (August) 0.0511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0517 0.0508 0.0512
February 0.0524 0.0513 0.0519
March 0.0527 0.0521 0.0524
April 0.0527 0.0522 0.0524
May 0.0528 0.0523 0.0525
June 0.0527 0.0522 0.0525
July 0.0534 0.0524 0.0527
August 0.0534 0.0525 0.0530
September 0.0529 0.0525 0.0527
October 0.0526 0.0522 0.0524
November 0.0528 0.0522 0.0525
December 0.0525 0.0522 0.0524